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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.32, 849.42 and 450.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.32, 849.42 and 450.27 is: 620.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.32 : 849.42 = 450.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.32/849.42 = 450.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.32x = 849.42 × 450.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.32x = 382,468.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,468.34/616.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.57

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